etio-
English
Alternative forms
- aetio- (digraph, especially UK)
Etymology
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek roots; more at aetiology § Etymology.
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /ˈiːtioʊ-, ˈɛtioʊ-/
Prefix
etio-
- (biology, medicine) cause; causes; causation.
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with etio-